Sandia National Laboratories

Since 1949, Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) "has developed science-based technologies that support our national security. Today, over 272 million Americans depend on Sandia's technology solutions to solve national and global threats to peace and freedom." 

"In 1956, Sandia opened new facilities in Livermore, California to support the nuclear weapons work of the new Lawrence Livermore Laboratory. Sandia became a national laboratory in 1979." 

"Today, Sandia has two primary facilities: a large laboratory and headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico (over 6,800 employees) and a smaller laboratory in Livermore, California (about 850 employees)." 

"Through science and technology, people, infrastructure, and partnerships, Sandia's mission is to meet national needs in four key areas:


 * Nuclear weapons -- ensuring the stockpile is safe, secure, reliable, and can support the United States' deterrence policy
 * Nonproliferation and materials control -- reducing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the threat of nuclear accidents, and the potential for damage to the environment
 * Energy and critical infrastructure -- enhancing the surety of energy and other critical infrastructures
 * Emerging threats -- addressing new threats to national security

Sandia is a government-owned/contractor operated (GOCO) facility. Lockheed Martin manages Sandia for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. We seek collaborative partnerships on emerging technologies that support our mission.

Contact details
New Mexico: Sandia National Laboratories 1515 Eubank SE Albuquerque, NM 87123 USA Phone: (505) 284-5200 Web: http://www.sandia.gov

California: 7011 East Avenue Livermore, CA 94550 Phone: (925) 294-2912

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